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Background Sugar is a ubiquitous element in processed meals and is a major source of the energy we derive from them. The risk of obesity and other chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, tooth destruction, as well as dental cavities, increases proportionally with the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). This study intends to determine the prevalence of SSB intake among adults in the Perambalur area of Tamil Nadu, India, as well as the factors that influence it. Methodology We surveyed 1007 individuals using a cross-sectional design from June to November 2022. We included residents who were at least 18 years old and less than 80 years old. Using a convenience sample method, we gathered responses from the public in the urban and rural field practice areas of a teaching medical college in the district of Perambalur, India. We conducted in-person interviews to get data regarding the consumption of SSBs. Among other socio-demographic information, the participants\' names, ages, religions, levels of education and employment, household incomes, family compositions, marital statuses, lifestyle behaviors, and comorbid conditions were also gathered. We measured the SSB consumption frequency and duration, and we also considered the contexts in which they consumed SSBs. We examined the factors that play a role in SSB consumption and questioned the participants\' familiarity with SSBs\' constituents, adverse effects, and cumulative toll. Besides examining the effects of SSB use, the research also explores the possibility of reducing or stopping it altogether. Results The prevalence of SSB use among the current study population was 96.3%. Half of the population has consumed SSBs, between 100 and 200 ml, for over 10 years. Taste and peer pressure are the primary reasons for facilitating SSBs, whereas the media has a minor impact. Most of the population (69%) began consuming SSBs, mostly during vacations and at parties. About one-fifth of the population experiences negative consequences after ingesting SSBs, while only half of the population is aware of the contents of SSBs. Likewise, just 50% of the population is aware of the long-term implications of SSBs. Nearly 16.7% of the population attempted to stop using SSBs. Being overweight, belonging to a high socioeconomic class, and dwelling in a rural location are risk factors related to the consumption of SSBs. Conclusion The prevalence of SSB use among the current study population is exceptionally high. Being overweight, belonging to a high socioeconomic class, and dwelling in a rural location are risk factors related to the consumption of SSBs. There is a need to educate the public about the short- and long-term negative effects of consuming SSBs. Government and non-government entities must work together to generate public behavior change communication.
摘要：
背景技术糖是加工食品中普遍存在的元素,并且是我们从它们获得的能量的主要来源。肥胖和其他慢性疾病的风险，比如高血压，心血管疾病,2型糖尿病,牙齿破坏,以及牙洞，与含糖饮料（SSB）的消费量成比例增加。这项研究旨在确定泰米尔纳德邦Perambalur地区成年人中SSB摄入量的患病率，印度,以及影响它的因素。方法我们从2022年6月至11月使用横截面设计调查了1007名个体。我们包括至少18岁和80岁以下的居民。使用方便的样本方法，我们在Perambalur区一所教学医学院的城乡实习区收集了公众的回应，印度。我们进行了面对面采访，以获取有关SSB消费的数据。在其他社会人口统计信息中，参与者的名字，年龄,宗教,教育和就业水平，家庭收入,家庭组成,婚姻状况,生活方式行为，并收集了共病条件。我们测量了SSB消耗频率和持续时间，我们还考虑了他们消费SSB的情况。我们研究了在SSB消费中起作用的因素，并质疑参与者对SSB的熟悉程度，不利影响，和累积收费。除了检查使用SSB的效果外，该研究还探讨了减少或完全停止它的可能性。结果本研究人群中使用SSB的患病率为96.3%。一半的人口消费了SSB，在100到200毫升之间，超过10年。品味和同伴压力是促进SSB的主要原因，而媒体影响较小。大多数人口（69％）开始消费SSB，主要是在假期和聚会上。大约五分之一的人口在摄入SSB后经历了负面影响，而只有一半的人知道SSB的含量。同样，只有50%的人知道SSB的长期影响。近16.7％的人口试图停止使用SSB。超重，属于高级社会经济阶层，和居住在农村地区是与SSB消费相关的风险因素。结论当前研究人群中使用SSB的患病率异常高。超重，属于高级社会经济阶层，和居住在农村地区是与SSB消费相关的风险因素。有必要教育公众关于消费SSB的短期和长期负面影响。政府和非政府实体必须共同努力，以产生公共行为改变沟通。
